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CVE-2023-28055: dell networker Improper Authorization

CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 26-09-2023Last modified 24-09-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-28055 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Authorization vulnerability in dell networker. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
35/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
0.38%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 26-09-2023
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 24-09-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Dell NetWorker, Version 19.7 has an improper authorization vulnerability in the NetWorker client. An unauthenticated attacker within the same network could potentially exploit this by manipulating a command leading to gain of complete access to the server file further resulting in information leaks, denial of service, and arbitrary code execution. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

0.38%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

30%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

+0.04 pp

From 0.34% on 20-09-2026

20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score
0.38%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Dell1 product
  • networkerVersions 19.9 through 19.9.0.1 | Versions 19.8, through 19.8.0.2 | Versions 19.7 through 19.7.0.4 | Version 19.7.1 | ≥ 19.7, < 19.7.0.5 | ≥ 19.8, < 19.8.0.3 | ≥ 19.9, < 19.9.0.2 | 19.7.1

1 vendor · 1 product

References

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